Ingredients

#alltheingredients: Euxyl PE 9010 (INCI: Phenoxyethanol (and) Ethylhexylglycerin) – broad spectrum preservative

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We first met this preservative in this post – Why did this lotion fail? part one – and I mentioned it again in the rose water & chamomile facial cleanser, so let’s take a look at what Euxyl PE 9010 is all about! This preservative – INCI: Phenoxyethanol (and) Ethylhexylglycerin – can be used at 0.5%...

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(Member exclusive) Ingredient: PEG-6 caprylic/capric triglycerides

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PEG-6 caprylic/capric triglycerides is a non-sticky, non-ionic solubilizer or polyethylene glycol ester derived from coconuts we can use to solubilize small amounts of oils into water soluble products, like fragrance sprays, toners, and micellar waters. We can use it at 0.5% to 5% in the heated or cool down phase of our products. In micellar waters...

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(Member exclusive) Ingredient: Esters: Di-PPG-2 myeth-10 adipate (or Cromollient SCE)

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Di-PPG-2 myeth-10 adipate (or Cromollient SCE) is a PPG ester we can use in just about every product we make, which is quite the claim! PPG esters are surfactants with a hydrophilic or water loving head and a lipophilic or fat loving tail, so they can bring together water and oil as a surfactant. They’re...

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Member exclusive Q&A: How do you decide which form of an ingredient is best?

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In the February Q&A, Nadia asked: My questions today have to do with choosing which form of an ingredient to use in a particular formula. For example with Calendula I could use an infusion, an essential oil, or an extract, either oil or water soluble. In this case I am talking about making a lotion, so I...

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Ingredient: Jojoba beads

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We’ve made two cleansing products with Siligel as the thickener – this rose & chamomile facial cleanser and this body wash with Miracare Soft 313 – so I thought we should take a look at one of the exfoliants I use the most in facial products, jojoba beads. Jojoba beads are not plastic micro beads....

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